Love you Uncle Abe. Thank you for all the years of love and memories.

Corrinna..💔🙏🏿😭



I will cherish the many memories I have of Mr. Abe Francis from childhood though adulthood.   Always a smile and a  good story ( usually comical).    A great neighbor to my mom and dad.    I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family.  Hold on to your your many memories ❤️

I worked with Abe for many years at the Children’s Training Centre,he was one of the most caring people I know,he was so kind to the children,I think of him often.He will be greatly missed and remembered by many.RIP Abe

I am one of the many fortunate people who came to know Abe Francis from working 
alongside him for many years at the Children’s 
Training Centre. Abe showed his gentle and
compassionate nature by how he cared for
these children. As a co-worker he was easy to
get along with - always considerate, respectful
and willing to lend a hand where needed.
Whenever he was in charge of a shift you had
confidence in Abe to make good decisions
because he remained calm and capable in the
midst of chaotic situations. His love and 
devotion to his family was very evident and you
could sense the pride he had for them
whenever he talked about them. He was such a
comic - even when he was being serious he
was still funny and you always felt good when
walking away after having a conversation 
with him. He was blessed with the gift of gab
as many people have attested to and if you 
listened carefully you would realize there was 
a lot of wisdom in what he had to say. He had 
the uncanny ability to size up people and
situations for what they really were. Abe was
one of those people who will  live on in your
memories long after he has departed this earth.
May God bring peace and healing to his loved
ones who are left behind to mourn him.

It is with our deepest condolences to all the family. Rest In Peace Abe.

We have many wonderful memories of Abe over the years when he would stop in and chat with us at Home Hardware. Just thinking of him brings a smile.  He will be very dearly missed.  Our deepest condolences to the family. 

Sincere sympathy to the family ... I worked with Abe at the Children's Training Centre in the early 70's .. he was a wonderful man and dearly loved his family ... every time we'd meet he was always so pleasant and friendly ... God Bless ... Larry 

I had the privilege of working with Abe at the Children’s Training Centre for 9 years.  He was a kind, gentle and loving man. His family was his world, and always spoke about them with pride. May the memories give you comfort in the difficult days, weeks and years ahead.
Rest peacefully my friend.

So many memories of Abe when we worked together at the Training Centre.  Watching boxing but mostly watching him reacting to the match.  He was almost in the ring.  Abe had lots of stories and advice never being lost for words.  I just loved him as a fellow worker and friend.  My family’s deepest condolences to family and friends.

Our sympathy to all his family and friends.   May Ainslie rest in peace and rise in glory. 

Always took the time to stop and chat anytime I was visiting Digby. I love this man! I remember Carson and Brenda living with him,when they were getting married. I spent many evening there helping Brenda get the wedding flowers done. He always welcomed me with open arms. So sorry to all the family for your loss. God bless all of you!  Belinda

Our condolences to all the family Rest In Peace 🙏🏼

Luke and myself send our deepest condolences.   Abe was a very personable person, doesnt matter where you saw him. Always had a smile and story. He will be missed

I was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of my dear uncle Abe. I  will certainly miss him when I go home for the summer months. He was a hard worker all his life and that continued well into his retirement. He had a passion for gardening and doing work around and inside his home. He loved cars and loved talking about them especially repairs and etc. In his earlier life he was quite the barber , as I recall him cutting my hair.   Uncle Abe was a proud man and was quite independent in his life's endeavors. He was quite the story teller, as I recall him talking about his youthful adventures and etc. He had a great talent for recalling stories and telling them in a fashion only he could recite, lol.  He could hold you up for hours, all the while reciting story after story. He certainly will be missed by uncle Nelson, who would visited him whenever he could.  We are going to miss him, as will many others who have known him over the years. Life will never be the same, as another member of our family clan has gone home! Ap nemultes l'nuk!!! (I will see you again!) Kepmite' lmulek!!! (We honor you!) May your path to the spirit world (Skite' kmujewawti) be greeted by our niskam! Love you! Kesalul!


Uncle Abe was a talker for sure when you stop in plan to be there for a few hours especially in Summer, the stories. I will miss our chats for sure may you rest in perfect peace  until we meet again 



                                              Love you you will be missed.



Sending our Prayers & Deepest Condolences to all the Family & friends at this sad & difficult time.

I was so sad to hear of Abe's passing. We worked together for 12 years at the Children's Training Centre and he always kept me on my toes with his pranks. We shared a lot of laughs and I was proud to call this kind man my friend. We used to have great chats whenever I would encounter him in Digby when I moved back here 13 years ago. It was evident he was proud of his family, he appreciated his friends and he always had a mischievous grin.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends. I am sure we will all be telling Abe stories for years to come. I can only smile when I think of him. 

My thoughts are with all the family at this time,sorry for your loss.
Kevin,Michelle and Family.

Our sincere condolences to Abe's family and many friends. I first met Abe at the Children's Training Center when I started work there in 1978. Abe loved the children who lived there as well as all the staff who worked there and we loved him back. Kind , compassionate, respectful, are only a few words to describe Abe. He was always in a good mood, always had a story to tell
that never seemed to have an ending... and even his complaining brought laughter to our souls. One of a kind, as his family can attest to, as well as all who knew him. He was loved and will be forever missed. To his family, I pray your memories will ease the pain of your loss. May God give you comfort and peace  in the days ahead.
With prayers and sympathy Gloria and Leigh Wright and family. 

OBITUARY

Ainsley Hathaway Francis

27 December, 1936 – 6 May, 2021

Jayne’s Funeral Home

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